Meervaart

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Meervaart: Theatre in Osdorp, Amsterdam

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Meervaart is a theatre and congress centre on the Sloterplas in Osdorp, and it has been the cultural centre of Amsterdam Nieuw-West since 1977. You go for theatre, dance, comedy and music without crossing the city, in a house that tries to bring the neighbourhood and the wider city into one foyer. The two main halls are the Rode Zaal, a large theatre with 800 seats, and the Blauwe Zaal with 260 seats and a view over the Sloterplas. There are twelve rooms in all, so the same building also takes national and international congresses and meetings. Meervaart Jong is for children and teenagers from 2 to 16, and Meervaart Studio works on talent development for ages 15 to 26. At most performances an interval drink is included, and your ticket will say so. Meervaart generally does not offer dinner before a show. All public areas can be reached by lift, the halls have wheelchair places you book in advance, and both main halls have a hearing support system. Cars can use the MIX and Q-Park garages near the Osdorpplein. The city and Meervaart are working towards a new building, De Nieuwe Meervaart, on the south-west shore of the lake. There is a cloakroom for coats, bags, prams and buggies. To book a wheelchair place, call 020 410 7777 on a weekday between 12:00 and 17:00: the Rode Zaal has room for four wheelchairs and the Blauwe Zaal for one. The hearing support uses Phonak Roger receivers with headphones, which you can borrow from reception. A disabled parking bay is right outside, and parking in the surrounding streets is free on Sundays.

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Upcoming at Meervaart

Gun Gewoon - Nouhaila El Guebli
Tonight €13.50

Gun Gewoon - Nouhaila El Guebli

Tonight · 8pm
Tranga Rugie - In Concert
Tonight €32.50

Tranga Rugie - In Concert

Tonight · 8:15pm
POR - Collectief dOFt
Tomorrow €10

POR - Collectief dOFt

Tomorrow · 2pm
Divali Festival of Lights - Ujala
Tomorrow €15

Divali Festival of Lights - Ujala

Tomorrow · 4:30pm
Dogu Demirkol - LIVE
Thu 5 Nov €35

Dogu Demirkol - LIVE

Thu 5 Nov · 8:15pm
Johan Goossens - Het volle leven
Fri 6 Nov €17.50

Johan Goossens - Het volle leven

Fri 6 Nov · 8:30pm
Draagkracht - Keturunan | Cheroney Pelupessy
Sat 7 Nov €15

Draagkracht - Keturunan | Cheroney Pelupessy

Sat 7 Nov · 8pm
Soekarno - Bo Tarenskeen | Het Nationale Theater
Sat 7 Nov €21.50

Soekarno - Bo Tarenskeen | Het Nationale Theater

Sat 7 Nov · 8:15pm
Tarantula - Concertgebouworkest & OOrkaan
Sun 8 Nov €10

Tarantula - Concertgebouworkest & OOrkaan

Sun 8 Nov · 2pm
Alice in Wonderland - De Toneelmakerij & DOX
Sun 8 Nov €5

Alice in Wonderland - De Toneelmakerij & DOX

Sun 8 Nov · 3pm
Romeo en Julia - Theater Oostpool
Fri 13 Nov €27.50

Romeo en Julia - Theater Oostpool

Fri 13 Nov · 8:15pm
Nawras Altaky - Arise! - Ud festival 2026
Sat 14 Nov

Nawras Altaky - Arise! - Ud festival 2026

Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pm

About Meervaart

Meervaart is a theatre and congress centre on the Sloterplas in Osdorp, and it has been the cultural centre of Amsterdam Nieuw-West since 1977. You go for theatre, dance, comedy and music without crossing the city, in a house that tries to bring the neighbourhood and the wider city into one foyer.

The two main halls are the Rode Zaal, a large theatre with 800 seats, and the Blauwe Zaal with 260 seats and a view over the Sloterplas. There are twelve rooms in all, so the same building also takes national and international congresses and meetings. Meervaart Jong is for children and teenagers from 2 to 16, and Meervaart Studio works on talent development for ages 15 to 26.

At most performances an interval drink is included, and your ticket will say so. Meervaart generally does not offer dinner before a show. All public areas can be reached by lift, the halls have wheelchair places you book in advance, and both main halls have a hearing support system. Cars can use the MIX and Q-Park garages near the Osdorpplein. The city and Meervaart are working towards a new building, De Nieuwe Meervaart, on the south-west shore of the lake.

There is a cloakroom for coats, bags, prams and buggies. To book a wheelchair place, call 020 410 7777 on a weekday between 12:00 and 17:00: the Rode Zaal has room for four wheelchairs and the Blauwe Zaal for one. The hearing support uses Phonak Roger receivers with headphones, which you can borrow from reception. A disabled parking bay is right outside, and parking in the surrounding streets is free on Sundays.

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Common questions

Is a drink included in a Meervaart ticket?
At most performances, yes, and it says so on your ticket. If there is an interval, your free drink is waiting in the foyer at the start of it.
How big are the halls at Meervaart?
The Rode Zaal has 800 seats and the Blauwe Zaal has 260. There are twelve rooms in total for theatre, meetings and congresses.
Can I book a wheelchair place at Meervaart?
Yes, the Rode Zaal has room for four wheelchairs and the Blauwe Zaal for one, with seats kept for companions. Online booking is not possible, so you reserve by phone or email.
Can I have dinner at Meervaart before the show?
In general, no. Meervaart does not usually offer dinner before a performance, so plan to eat nearby first.
Is Meervaart moving?
Plans are under way for De Nieuwe Meervaart, a new building on the south-west shore of the Sloterplas. The theatre's website has the latest on the project.